Compassion is unbreakable and speaks only truth An iron wall suppressing spiteful phrases This began since a tiny heart at birth Advanced bit by bit through phases. Summon an inner courage to duel indecisions Battle close adversary head on Persevere over fury, reprisal, and bitterness Cut out uncertainty and move on. Dread, yammer, sob, and … Continue reading Self-Doubt

It is not surprising to admire the strokes of a famous oil painting such as Girl with a Sunshade by famous painter, Jules Bastien-Lepage that captures powerful emotions and imagery within each stroke. However, it is also rare to find a poet with unique style of words who expresses sensitiveness, thought provoking analogies and … Continue reading Christy D. Birmingham, Writer, Poet & Author

FROM THE HEART -A Journey of Love released on October 16, 2014 by Hope and Life Press Publications. Available on Amazon and with major Booksellers worldwide. Features, Mentions and Interviews Featured in the January 1, 2016 Issue (#132) of the online magazine: Be a Bestseller Author Interview by VEMA (October 2015 edition, page 15 -featured … Continue reading Features, Mentions, & Interviews

My only offer as meager it may seem A gift of prayer of continuous gleam My only value for you is my heart One heart for you to ever depart I have no fame to my name Loving words mean the same Each bird that whistles All the things with bristles I mound a nest … Continue reading A GIFT OF THE HEART

OVERCOME I overcome all odds by staying me and never changing. I overcome all odds by keeping the faith and not breaking. I overcome all odds by ignoring the insults and persevering. I overcome all odds by being vigorous and often exercising. I overcome all odds by embracing the blessings and not grieving. I overcome … Continue reading NEW POEM: July 16, 2015

Hello, I had the good pleasure of being interviewed by Chris Viahonasios in The Moving Icon on the Orthodox Christian Network. Please read and listen at the following link: http://myocn.net/hadel-maayeh-a-journey-of-love/ Thank you and best wishes to all! Hadel

Reading back the manuscript of my poetry book “FROM THE HEART A Journey of Love” it dawned on me, so much of the inspiration came from wonderful individuals who I met personally or online that significantly made an immense impression on me. A poem was written that either expressed their thoughts and words or experienced … Continue reading MY INSPIRATIONS